Overview
Highland Yoga Memorial is a premier hot yoga studio in Atlanta, part of a community with locations across the Southeast. It specializes in the HY Method, a style of power yoga and Vinyasa flow practiced in a consistently heated environment using professional far infrared panels. The studio offers a diverse class schedule including HY Power Flow, HY Sculpt with weights, and gentler options like Slow & Steady and Vin Yin Flow to suit different energy levels and goals. Exceptional, knowledgeable instructors provide thoughtful guidance in a bright, open, and impeccably clean space designed to be grounding. Practical amenities like free mat rentals, plentiful parking, and a user-friendly app enhance the experience, while a strong sense of community makes both newcomers and regulars feel supported.
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Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 6:00 AM – 8:35 PM |
| Tuesday | Open | 6:00 AM – 8:35 PM |
| Wednesday | Open | 6:00 AM – 8:35 PM |
| Thursday | Open | 6:00 AM – 8:35 PM |
| Friday | Open | 6:00 AM – 7:15 PM |
| Saturday | Open | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | Open | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Studio in Details
A Welcoming Community for Heated Vinyasa Practice
Highland Yoga on Memorial Drive in Atlanta presents itself as a dedicated hot yoga studio built around a signature method. The space is described by people as having a welcoming atmosphere that makes newcomers feel immediately supported. Visitors frequently note the clean, calming, and beautifully designed environment, with some mentioning the benefit of great natural light. The studio operates as part of a larger community with multiple locations in the Atlanta area, Alpharetta, Athens, and Nashville, which many find convenient for fitting classes into their schedules. People describe a vibe that feels like a big family, where there’s no sense of competition, just a judgment-free space to practice.
The core offering revolves around the HY Method, which is described as a style of power yoga and vinyasa flow. Classes are consistently heated, typically using professional-grade far infrared panels with added humidity for what the studio describes as optimal and safe heating. People appreciate that the heat is a constant feature, creating what one visitor called a “steamy practice.” The physical space is noted for being bright and open, creating a grounding environment. Practical amenities like free mat rentals, towel rentals (with the first hand towel often free), secure storage, and water fountains are mentioned, contributing to a hassle-free experience. Parking is reported as being free and plentiful at this location, which is conveniently situated right off the expressway.
A Diverse and Accessible Class Schedule
The class roster at Highland Yoga is designed to cater to a range of intentions and energy levels, all within the heated environment. The flagship offering is HY Power Flow, a breath-driven hot vinyasa class heated to around 94 degrees that visitors find both challenging and accessible. People praise the creative sequencing and the integration of uplifting playlists, which help create a moving meditation. For those seeking more intensity, HY Sculpt (or Power Sculpt) incorporates light weights into the vinyasa flow, while HY Burn focuses more on traditional strength training with heavier weights, followed by yoga stretching.
Recognizing that not every day calls for high intensity, the studio also provides gentler options. Slow & Steady is a heated vinyasa class with longer holds and less vigorous movement, perfect for days when a slower pace is desired. For deep relaxation, they offer Warm Deep Stretch and Vin Yin Flow, which combines vigorous vinyasa with extended yin-style stretching. This variety is highly valued by visitors, who mention how easy it is to find a class that fits their specific needs on any given day, whether they’re seeking to build strength, increase flexibility, or simply unwind. The studio’s introductory offer—a full month of unlimited classes for $30—is frequently cited as an excellent way for new students to explore this range and find their preferred classes and instructors.
Exceptional Instruction and Lasting Impact
The quality of instruction is a recurring highlight in visitor feedback. People describe the teachers as exceptional, knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to student growth. Instructors like Heather, Caron, Lisa, and Ally receive specific praise for their well-thought-out, intentional classes that leave people feeling both challenged and refreshed. The guidance is noted for being thoughtful and consistent, with teachers offering mantras or lessons at the start and end of class. A particularly appreciated touch mentioned by one visitor is the provision of a fresh, cold washcloth with essential oils during Savasana. The sense that the instructors love what they do contributes significantly to making each class feel meaningful.
For many, the impact of practicing here extends beyond the studio. People report tangible benefits like increased flexibility, strength, balance, and core engagement. Others speak to the mental and emotional rewards, noting that both body and mind feel good after class, citing stress relief and enhanced mindfulness. The practice is described as life-changing by some, and as a perfect complement to other fitness routines like boot camp, making them more effective. The studio fosters a strong sense of community; it’s common for people to bring friends who then become members themselves. While the Memorial location is noted as being smaller, which some prefer, it maintains the high standards of cleanliness—visitors mention that staff wipe and sanitize floors between classes. The studio also engages the community through special offers, like a noted Black Friday deal, and has a dedicated app for booking and announcements. For those looking to deepen their practice further, the studio organizes workshops, events, and even offers yoga teacher training programs.